Carlisle Garrison
An interesting collection of eight manuscripts relating to the Carlisle Garrison in the 1660s, comprising;
Letter Signed, from the Garrison Commander, William Feilding to the Governor of Carlisle, Sir Philip Musgrave, giving an account of the state of the garrison, Carlisle.
Nobr. 11th, 1667. One page, ink on paper, 31.5cm x 20cm, postscript in left margin;
Contemporary Account of an incident in which John Aglionby and his servant were challenged and detained by the Sentinel on Watch at the Garrison on 8th July 1668, resulting in an altercation. The matter was investigated by the Deputy Governor who found that Aglionby had suffered no injury and the soldiers were doing their duty.
Two pages on one leaf of folio, ink on paper, 30cm x 19cm, large hole in paper with further tears to top and bottom edges causing loss of script;
Contemporary Copy of an Order of the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Carlisle, reciting offences and grievences against Carlisle Garrison which had gone unpunished and concluding with an Order authorising John Aglionby to do all things expedient to obtain redress and indemnifying him as their 'attorney'.
13th July 1668, two pages on one leaf of folio, ink on paper, 29cm x 19cm, two large holes with loss of script;
Examination of Wm Lister Corporall, George Bradshaw, John Goodridge, Phillip Corbett, Edward Stacey & Robert Jagger. A detailed and colourful account of the quarrel between John Aglionby and the Garrison of Carlisle,.
23rd September 1668, single page, ink on paper, 38cm x 30cm, several folds, docket verso;
A Signed Affadavit (or contemporary copy) by William Wilson, the Mayor of Carlisle relating to Aglionby's complaint. The latter had asked for the City's seal to be affixed to his letter of attorney. The Mayor replied that the Council had not intended it to be affixed until they had discussed the affair with the governor Sir Phillip Musgrave.
30th October, 1668, single page ink on folio paper, 29cm x 20cm, two holes with loss of script;
Contemporary Copy of the petition of Sir Philip Musgrave, to Charles II in Council complaining of the behaviour of John Aglionby and praying that Aglionby be summoned before the Privy Council.
No date, single page, ink on paper, 22.5cm x 17.5cm, significantly torn with loss;
Autograph letter signed from Christopher Musgrave to his father, Sir Philip advising him that the King would hear the case and that he had advised the Earl of Carlisle to persuade the Corporation to submit to the Governer.
Dated Aug 29th, single page, ink on paper, 20.5cm x 15cm;
Contemporary Copy of Sir Philip Musgrave's speech to 'Mr Maior, and You Gentlemen of the City [Carlisle]' at a meeting to put in execution His Majesty's order.
No date [1668], two page ink on paper, 29cm x 18.5cm, docket on blank part of verso. (8)
[Typed transcriptions of each document, produced by David Stather in 2018, will be made available to the purchaser]